The Hawai‘i County Council announced its leadership team for the 2024-2026 term, with Council Member Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba (District 8) serving as Chair and Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi (District 3) as Vice Chair.

Under Chair Inaba’s direction, the Council will prioritize a strong partnership with Mayor-elect Dr. Kimo Alameda and his administration. This partnership ensures coordinated efforts to address pressing issues, including housing, economic development, food security, environmental sustainability, and disaster preparedness.

This will be Council Member Inaba’s third term, while Council Member Onishi returns to the Council after previously serving from 2008-2016.